Palani Malai Temple Festivals
KANDHAR SHASTI (SOORA SAMHARAM): This is a very important festival at Palani, during the 6 days in the month of Aippasi (7th Tamil month).THIRUKKARTHIGAI: From Thirugnanasambandar’s statement “Ancient Karthigai day”, we known about the age-old practice of this festival. It falls on Karthigai Day in the Tamil month of Karthigai. It is celebrated for 10 days and daily “Chinna Kumarar” goes in procession in the small golden carriage.THAI POOSAM: This is a very important festival, associated with pilgrimage to Palani. Devotees from Tamil Nadu reach Palani by foot (Pada Yathra) and worship. Begining with flag-hosting at Perianayagiamman Temple, this festival runs on for
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